The Mary Corcoran Memorial Scholarship Program
Purpose:
Details:
Requirements:
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Students must have completed at least 30 credit hours at Central Connecticut State University.
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Students must be a documented psychology major at Central Connecticut State University.
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Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the Fall Semester of 2009.
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Students must have a cumulative grade point average above 3.0.
Criteria for the Award:
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Students must submit an essay of no longer than 500 words that documents their passion for the field of psychology.
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It is encouraged that these essays highlight experiences in the field of psychology that show their dedication to lifelong learning and service in the field.
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It is also recommended that students mention their future goals within the field of psychology.
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Students are required to submit a copy of their degree evaluation and undergraduate academic transcript.
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Students are required to submit one letter of recommendation
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This letter should be from someone capable of commenting on their academic progress and community service within the field of psychology.
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Most often, these recommendations should be requested of professors or work supervisors that know the student well.
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Further, it is recommended that letter writers be advised to provide their impressions of the student’s desire and ability to pursue learning and service in psychology for a lifetime.
For more information please contact Dr. Matthew Heinly in Marcus White 208.